Business Bootcamp Podcast is inspired by Dave Ramsey Show -- for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Call in or ask a question and get concrete advice about your company from professionals if you are looking to START, GROW, OR SAVE your business! Also, learn from business people and seasoned entrepreneurs as they share their personal stories and experiences on the interview portion of the show. One stop shopping for young entrepreneurs, seasoned leaders, small business owners, financial ...

We have made our pricing at the gym and landscaping company very transparent recently. Here is the upside of sharing your prices online... you got nothing to hide! Questions? Go to BusinessBootcampPodcast.com This episode is sponsored by Gusto. Go to Gusto.com/bootcamp for a free 90 day trial of their payroll and employee benefits software…

Today, I share an online tool I use for all my design needs. I also talk about a powerful mail marketing tool and the books I am listening to right now. I share the video tactics we have used to close 38% more of our estimate proposals! Questions? Go to BusinessBootcampPodcast.com This episode is sponsored by Gusto. Go to Gusto.com/bootcamp for ...…

Here are three things I have learned in the past few years in the evolution of my entrepreneurial career. I've changed my mind on topics such as building a team and time management. Questions? Go to BusinessBootcampPodcast.com This episode is sponsored by Gusto. Go to Gusto.com/bootcamp for a free 90 day trial of their payroll and employee bene ...…

Unexpected roadblocks and changes are absolutely a part of the entrepreneurial journey... how you deal with them is what separates the good from the great. Questions? Go to BusinessBootcampPodcast.com This episode is sponsored by Gusto. Go to Gusto.com/bootcamp for a free 90 day trial of their payroll and employee benefits software…

My company was recently ranked #1 place to work in Whatcom County for companies under 50 employees. Here's how we did it. Questions? Go to BusinessBootcampPodcast.com This episode is sponsored by Gusto. Go to Gusto.com/bootcamp for a free 90 day trial of their payroll and employee benefits software

Here are the three ways to invest your money. 1.) Business 2.) Real Estate 3.) Paper (Stocks and Bonds) I share my tips and advice for your extra $$$. Questions? Go to BusinessBootcampPodcast.com This episode is sponsored by Gusto. Go to Gusto.com/bootcamp for a free 90 day trial of their payroll and employee benefits software…

This is perhaps my greatest advice EVER! Here is why you must have a Team off-site meeting and the steps to making it meaningful. Questions? Go to BusinessBootcampPodcast.com This episode is sponsored by Gusto. Go to Gusto.com/bootcamp for a free 90 day trial of their payroll and employee benefits software…

As your child grows, you parenting style changes. As your business grows the way you manage it must evolve and change. Create mid-level managers and leaders over groups of 4-6 individuals. Also, I am launching a new podcast for gym owners and fitness entrepreneurs. It is called "Barbells and Business" and will document the changes and experimen ...…

Here is a question small business owners MUST ask themselves to ensure the longevity of their business. Questions? Go to BusinessBootcampPodcast.com This episode is sponsored by Gusto. Go to Gusto.com/bootcamp for a free 90 day trial of their payroll and employee benefits software

If you feel exhausted or in need of inspiration, this is the episode for you! August can be a tempting time to slip into cruise control and coast into the end of the year. DON'T LET THAT HAPPEN! Accelerate and go full throttle! Questions? Go to BusinessBootcampPodcast.com This episode is sponsored by Gusto. Go to Gusto.com/bootcamp for a free 9 ...…

What do you do when an employee is underperforming? Fire them? Put up with it? Here are four steps to making sure you turn average employees into GREAT Team members. Questions? Go to BusinessBootcampPodcast.com This episode is sponsored by Gusto. Go to Gusto.com/bootcamp for a free 90 day trial of their payroll and employee benefits software…

In the past couple weeks I have had to come to grips with a lot of my shortcomings as a professional. Owning 4 different businesses isn't super easy and I am still learning how to balance it all. Questions? Go to BusinessBootcampPodcast.com This episode is sponsored by Gusto. Go to Gusto.com/bootcamp for a free 90 day trial of their payroll and ...…

Today, a small business owner submits a question on how to build Team culture within their organization. After losing 3 out of their 7 employees morale is low and the Team needs work internally if the business is ever going to grow. Questions? Go to BusinessBootcampPodcast.com This episode is sponsored by Gusto. Go to Gusto.com/bootcamp for a f ...…

What is the main driver or purpose in your business? What motivates you to sacrifice and work 80 hours a week? It's gotta be more than JUST money. Questions? Go to BusinessBootcampPodcast.com This episode is sponsored by Gusto. Go to Gusto.com/bootcamp for a free 90 day trial of their payroll and benefits software.…

As your business grows out of infancy it comes into adolescence... growing pains form and the business begins to take on a life of its own. I want to share my thoughts as my company goes through adolescence and how you can make sure you get through this exciting (yet fragile) stage of the business life cycle. The sponsor of the show is Finagrap ...…

This is an important key to drive you company towards its goals... and get buy-in from your entire team! I have been listening to the "4 Principles of Execution" and this is the major take-away.... create a scoreboard! The sponsor of the show is Finagraph. Check out their cash flow tool for small business owners and get a discount today! Cashfl ...…

Today, I interview my office manager and second in command, Liz. She is my right hand person for everything within the business. She shares her thoughts on how to become a #2 and I share my thoughts on how to find your #2. The sponsor of the show is Finagraph. Check out their cash flow tool for small business owners and get a discount today! Ca ...…

I want to share the one ingredient that I feel makes a great employer and Team culture.... empathy. The sponsor of the show is Finagraph. Check out their cash flow tool for small business owners and get a discount today! Cashflowtool.com/bootcamp

Do you have a great idea? Do you want to start a business? This episode will give you the kick in the pants that you need to GET STARTED! The sponsor of the show is Finagraph. Check out their cash flow tool for small business owners and get a discount today! Cashflowtool.com/bootcamp

Let's sit down and talk about something that most small business owners experience but rarely talk about... BURNOUT! Sometimes it seems like you could work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week... and you would still be losing ground on your TO-DO list.... The sponsor of the show is Finagraph. Check out their cash flow tool for small business owners an ...…

What does your new hire orientation day look like? Why do celebrate more when people LEAVE, than when they are first HIRED? The sponsor of the show is Finagraph. Check out their cash flow tool for small business owners and get a discount today! Cashflowtool.com/bootcamp

Today, I share the two ways we have hired A Team players. The sponsor of the show is Finagraph. Check out their cash flow tool for small business owners and get a discount today! Cashflowtool.com/bootcamp

This is a recording of a rant I went on about making short-term sacrifices for the long-term purpose and goal of your life and business. The sponsor of the show is Finagraph. Check out their cash flow tool for small business owners and get a discount today! Cashflowtool.com/bootcamp

Today, I share how and why I started the podcast and how it has morphed into LandscapeBusinessCourse.com I share about the online business side of things and how you can replicate my success by focussing on 1.) Your Passion and 2.) Your Audience

Is your business ready for WORST CASE SCENARIO? What happens if you get hit by a bus? Or your manager leaves? Or a key client cancels? This episode is sponsored by Gusto. Go to gusto.com/bootcamp for a free 90 DAY trial of their HR software. Go to BusinessBootcampPodcast.com to ask a question on how to grow your business.…

This is a live recording of a meeting I had with a local small business owner. We talk about how he can hire great employees and scale up his business sales. This episode is sponsored by Gusto. Go to gusto.com/bootcamp for a free 90 DAY trial of their HR software. Go to BusinessBootcampPodcast.com to ask a question on how to grow your business.…

Today, I share marketing strategy that my company is using. It can be used by any industry or service-based business that is serving a local market. The show is sponsored by Gusto. Go to gusto.com/bootcamp for a free 90 DAY trial of their HR software. Go to BusinessBootcampPodcast.com to ask a question on how to grow your business.…

Too many small business owners are always in pursuit of the next new customer... like a carrot before the horse. However, what if I told you that you could make twice as much money without getting anymore customers? Here is a cool tactic to do just that. The show is sponsored by Gusto. Go to gusto.com/bootcamp for a free 90 DAY trial of their H ...…

Today, I answer two questions that came in. One is about closing ratios on EDDM (Every Door Direct Marketing). The second one is about online quoting and the pros, cons, and cautions of increasing the amount of friction in the buying process. TIME is the greatest FRICTION in your sales process! The show is sponsored by Gusto. Go to gusto.com/bo ...…

Today, I share my tips on how to buy businesses and how to value the price you should pay. The show is sponsored by Gusto. Go to gusto.com/bootcamp for a free 90 DAY trial of their HR software. Go to BusinessBootcampPodcast.com to ask a question on how to grow your business.

On this episode, I wanted to share my thoughts on some of the business news that is currently flying around the headlines including Amazon's new cashier-less grocery store and the government shutdown. The show is sponsored by Gusto. Go to gusto.com/bootcamp for a free 90 DAY trial of their HR software. Go to BusinessBootcampPodcast.com to ask a ...…

I want to share the exact process we use to find and hire the right people for my business. I hope you get some good ideas that will help you attract and retain the talent you cultivate on your Team. Gusto is the sponsor of this episode. Listeners can get a free 90 day trial of their HR and payroll software by going to gusto.com/bootcamp…

On this show we talk about how to improve your cash flow sing hard and soft systems. I also share some customers experience encounters I have had as well as the book I am currently listening to. Have a question on how to start, grow, or save your business? Go to businessbootcamppodcast.com/contact This episode is sponsored by Gusto. Listeners o ...…

Dr. Wright emailed the show with a question about creating a customer-centered culture within her medical practice. Today's show is sponsored by Gusto. Listeners of the show can get a FREE 90 DAY trial of their software. Just go to gusto.com/bootcamp Would you like your business question answered? Send your question in and get it answered! Just ...…

Trevor writes in today with a question as to wether he should scale his business while he goes to college. Is absentee-ownership all it is made out to be? And when does it work? This episode is sponsored by Vast Conference. Visit conferencecalling.com/trialoffer for a free 30 day trial of their online conference calling and sharing software. Go ...…

How can you use technology to make your buying process smoother, more accessible, and more convenient for your customers? We look to Dominos Pizza as a model of using social media, voice recognition, driverless vehicles, and more to get in front of consumers. This episode is sponsored by Vast Conference. Visit conferencecalling.com/trialoffer f ...…

What would happen to your business if we go into recession in 2018? Or if you get hit by a truck tomorrow? These are things we obviously don't want to think about but if they would wipe your business out then you have put your business in a dangerous place... a fragile place. How can you protect the weak links of your business and make it "anti ...…

In this episode, I give some updates to what I am up to and my business. I also talk about the ongoing debate about how you should compensate your team.... Should you simply pay a flat hourly rate or salary or should you have performance-based pay structure?

Have you been neglecting the most valuable segment of your market? Your past clients and leads are ripe for the picking and they are the low hanging fruit that will cost less to convert to paying customers.

On this show, I bring you up to speed on what I've been up to and we talk about the one thing that keep most people from success... the one thing that keeps people from starting and growing their business... FEAR!